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Management of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the musicians in the PBT orchestra have reached an agreement that restores live music for part of the 2006-07 season. A memorandum of agreement was signed yesterday by PBT and the Pittsburgh Musicians Union, Local 60-471 that details:
During the season, the musicians and PBT will negotiate toward a new contract that assures the presence of live music for the future.
We are glad to be returning to the pit and
performing with our artist colleagues of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre,
said Cynthia Anderson, spokesperson for the orchestra, said Cynthia
Anderson, co-chair of the Orchestra Committee. This relationship
provides an opportunity for PBT to further its attempts to fully restore
live music, stated Harris N. Ferris, PBT Executive Director. To all those who expressed support for the orchestra: Please continue to
support live music in the ballet. In order for this company to survive and
thrive, the community needs to show its support by attending performances,
purchasing subscriptions, and donating to the company. Pittsburgh deserves
a world-class ballet company, and the PBT audience deserves live music.
Strong community support can help restore the live orchestra to more
productions in the upcoming season.
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